Ghosts, Gourds, & Good Times Halloween Happenings in Billings
October 2025
article by Hannah Olson | photo by Jamie Blotske
MOSS MANSION: A MONTH OF
GHOSTS, CLUES, AND A MONSTER BALL
When:
- Oct 1: “Family” Ghost Tour (5–8 pm, open-house)
- Oct 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23: Ghost
Tours (6, 7, 8 pm; reservations required)
- Oct 3: Costume Clue (7 pm; tickets required)
- Oct 8: “Family” Ghost Tour (5–8 pm, open-house)
- Oct 11: Witches Spirits! (5–9 pm)
- Oct 17: Costume Couple’s Clue (7 pm; tickets required)
- Oct 22: Family Clue (6 pm; tickets required)
- Oct 24–25: Booze Clues (6–9 pm; reservations required)
- Oct 31: Monster Ball (7–10 pm) Where: Moss Mansion, 914 Division St., Billings
Who: Moss Mansion Historic House Museum
What: A full slate of spooky options from family tours and clue nights to cocktail sleuthing and a Halloween- night ball. Ideal for date nights, friend groups, or families who like their thrills with a side of history. Check the museum’s website to reserve.
THE DINNER DETECTIVE:
TRUE CRIME MURDER MYSTERY SHOW
When: Beginning Oct 4th 6-9 pm
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Billings
Who: The Dinner Detective
What: Interactive whodunit dinner inspired by real cold cases with prizes for top sleuths. Great for date nights that need a plot twist and friend groups who love to interrogate their tablemates.
ALL HALLOWS MEDIEVAL
FANTASY FAIRE
When: Sat–Sun, Oct 4–5, 2025 (Sat 10 am–6 pm; Sun 10 am–4 pm)
Where: North Park
Who: Montana Renaissance Festival What: Jousting, raptor demos, witch dancers, vendors, kids’ realm, and yes, turkey legs.
Perfect for cloak owners, turkey-leg enthusiasts, and imaginative kids who love make-believe.
BOO AT THE ZOO
When: Sat, Oct 26, 2025, 10 AM-4 PM
Where: ZooMontana, Billings
Who: Families and Kids
What: This beloved ZooMontana tradition brings safe trick-or-treating, festive animal-themed enrichments, games, candy, and fall activities, all included with regular admission (free for members, don't forget the member line!).
Get ready for Halloween fun for the whole family!
SLEEPY HOLLOW HAUNTED WAGON RIDES
When: Oct 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 24, 25, 28,
29, 30, 2025, 6–9 pm
Where: Oscar’s Park, 3740 Wise Lane, Billings
Who: Oscar’s Park and working draft horse teams
What: Classic family-friendly Halloween experience features horse-drawn wagons, an animated narration of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and spooky riverfront scenery where the Headless Horseman is rumored to roam.
CANDLELIGHT:
A HAUNTED EVENING OF HALLOWEEN CLASSICS
When: Fri, Oct 17, 2025, 8:30 pm
Where: Baggage Room at the Billings Depot
Who: Candlelight Concerts
What: String quartet performing spooky and cinematic favorites by candlelight. The right pick for romantics who prefer goosebumps with violins and soft lighting.
SCARITY HAUNTED HOUSE
(AT THE BILLINGS DEPOT)
When: Various dates in late October
Where: Billings Depot
Who: Scarity Haunted House
What: Immersive haunt inspired by Montana ghost lore; prior years included themed nights and accessibility options. Best for thrill-seekers who want locally sourced scares in a historic setting.
THE OFFICIAL HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL
When: Fri, Oct 31 & Sat, Nov 1, 2025 (check-in 4–6 pm; crawl 4–10 pm; after- parties 10 pm–12 am)
Where: Check-in at Thirsty Street Brewing Co.,2123 1st Ave N
Who: Crawl With Us + participating bars
What: Two nights of themed stops, drink specials, swag, and pro photos. Costume crews and social butterflies will love turning downtown into a movable party.
DOWNTOWN TRICK-OR-TREAT
When: Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 2–5 pm
Where: Downtown Billings
Who: Downtown Billings Association with participating businesses
What: Long-running, family-friendly storefront trick-or-treat with maps and treat bags. Perfect for families who want maximum candy and zero scares.
Originally printed in the October 2025 issue of Simply Local Magazine
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